RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

August, and October. At one course per term, the student would still graduate withinthe allotted six years. Students taking more than 8 hours of MBA-level courses in anyone term, or six hours during a summer session, must have Dean’s or Dean’s designeeapproval.CurriculumThe Rockhurst MBA normally consists of a minimum 30 semester hours beyond the Prerequisites,divided into Core Managerial Perspectives and Electives.MBA Prerequisite Courses (0-18 hours)These courses are designed to prepare students for MBA study. The Prerequisite requirementis typically satisfied by an undergraduate degree in business or a Rockhurst Universityundergraduate degree with a minor in business administration. Otherwise, a student’sPrerequisite requirement is determined during his/her initial credit evaluation at the timeof admission.Students meet MBA Prerequisite requirements by:(1) Earning a C or better in applicable undergraduate business courses.(2) Completing specified Rockhurst MBA Prerequisite courses.(3) Or by receiving a waiver from the Dean or the Dean’s designee based on priorwork experience or professional achievement. In all cases, the student isresponsible for profiency in all work discussed in those courses.Rockhurst offers six 3-credit hour Prerequisite courses:AC 4500 Principles of Accounting FN 3000 Essentials of FinanceEC 4500 Applied Quantitative Methods EC 4550 Principles of EconomicsMK 3000 Principles of Marketing BUS 3100 Management InformationSystemsPrerequisite courses may also be taken by individuals seeking background in basic areasof business or by those wanting to review specific subjects before moving into the CoreManagerial Perspective courses. Students are expected to satisfy Prerequisite requirementsbefore moving into Core Managerial Perspective coursework.MBA ProficienciesIn addition to meeting Prerequisite requirements, students are expected to demonstrate abasic proficiency in computers, written communication, and oral communication.These proficiencies are assessed upon initial application. The computer proficiencyrequirement, to include a basic understanding of word processing and spreadsheet packages,may be met by successful completion (with a grade of C or better) of a college-levelcomputer course, or by providing evidence of achievement based on relevant experience.The written communications proficiency requirement may be met 1) by successful completion(with a grade of C or better) of six hours of undergraduate composition or 2) byproviding evidence of achievement based on relevant experience. The oral communicationsproficiency requirement may be met by the successful completion (with a grade ofC or better) of three hours of undergraduate speech, or by other relevant experience. TheDean or the Dean’s designee will approve proficiency waivers.344